No shame in losing to Germany: Curacao head coach on 1-7 defeat

Curacao head coach Dick Advocaat urged his players to remain positive after their 1-7 loss to Germany in the FIFA World Cup 2026. "We knew it would be a difficult challenge," the 78-year-old said. Advocaat added, "Of course, the scoreline is disappointing, but I don't believe there is any shame in losing to a team of that calibre."